GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

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WordMeaning
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
notableworthy of note : remarkable
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel